The Benefits of Using Heated Mirrors

Tired of Poor Winter Visibility? Heated Mirrors Can Help

As if bitter cold temperatures and hazardous road conditions aren't enough to deal with during the winter, there's the added challenge of keeping your mirrors clear. When snow, ice, sleet, and other winter weather creations begin to pile up on your side mirrors, it can become dangerous for both drivers and other road motorists on the road.

Whether your fleet is full of trucks, buses, tractor-trailers or other applications, fitting your vehicles with heated mirrors can help ensure a safe journey all year long.

The Benefits of Using Heated Side Mirrors

Putting heated mirrors on your vehicle or fleet may seem like an extravagance — are they really worth the expense and maintenance when they really come in handy for one season out of the year?

If you've ever driven a heavy-duty truck during a blizzard and not been confident about what's around and behind you due to snow or ice on your mirrors, then you already know the answer is yes. One wrong calculation while driving in snow and ice can cost you and your company in multiple ways, and there is no price tag on being as safe and confident as you can be at highway speeds during the winter.

One common misconception with heated mirrors is that they're only good for ice and snow. But heated mirrors are also super handy to have in the rain. Have you noticed how difficult it is to get a clear view around your vehicle during a downpour? Heated mirrors come in handy here, too.

To break down how heated mirrors can benefit you:

• • They're a proven safety feature during the winter
• • They can also help keep your visibility clear in the rain
• • They're easy to turn on and off from the comfort of your cab
• • They can be fit for multiple applications and styles of mirrors including convex and West Coast

How Do I Know If I Have Heated Mirrors?

This may or may not surprise you, but some truck owners or drivers already have heated mirrors factory-installed on their vehicles without knowing it. The heating mechanisms operate behind the glass, making it difficult to recognize at a first glance.

To figure out if you've got a heated or non-heated mirror, look for these tell-tale signs:

• • A heat symbol on the side of the mirror
• • Two wires coming out of the back of the mirror — these may be used to power the heating mechanism behind the glass
• • A pin-striped heating grid behind the mirror glass. Note that you should only check for this if you know how to safely pop the glass pane out and put it back in without cracking it. Otherwise, consult with a technician or mechanic.

If you've got access to your vehicle's user manual, that should also give you information on what kind of mirrors you've got.

Trusted, Top Quality Heated Mirrors from Velvac

Mirrors in this industry are a dime a dozen and you'll find them at all kinds of price points. But when it comes to fitting your vehicle with mirrors that are built tough for your application and reliable for keeping you safe on the road, don't settle for the cheapest one you find — invest in a trusted brand like Velvac.

Velvac's mirror systems are designed and manufactured to withstand the toughest applications, and no matter what your trucking needs are, Velvac features solutions for:

• • Convex mirrors
• • West Coast mirrors
• • Blindspot mirrors
• • Heated mirrrors
• • Non-heated mirrors
• • Custom mirrors
• •, and more!

Where to Buy Velvac Heated Mirrors

Regardless of what winter weather looks like where you live and where you drive, investing in a Velvac heated mirror can add a new level of safety and clarity to your drive all year long. We've got a full haul of heated mirrors and other mirror system solutions from Velvac for your truck, bus, tractor-trailer, and multiple other applications.

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Key Points: Why Choose Heated Mirrors?

• • Heated mirrors are not an extravagance; rather, they are a safety feature for hazardous winter and rain events
• • Investing in a heated mirror can help keep your vision clear on the road, and they can be easily turned on and off from the comfort of your cab
• • Velvac is a trusted brand in heated mirror technology as well as West Coast, convex, blindspot and other mirror systems and technologies

Shop online with us today for your Velvac heated mirror or contact us to find out which mirror system is right for you.